Charts (Section XI)

Part No. Description Page No.

Fraction, Decimal, and Millimeter Conversion Chart 2
Measurement Chart (Metric & Standard) 3
Standard (ANSI B16.5) Flange Dimension Chart 4
Metric Flange Dimension Chart 5
TTMA Flange Dimenstion Chart 6
Bolt Tightening Sequence for Flanges 6
Flow Rate of Water - Gallons Per Minute (GPM) 6
Temperature Conversion Tables 7
Pressure Conversion Tables 8
Identifying Threads 9
Thread Dimensions 10
Normal Length of Thread Engagement 10
Thread Information 11
Thread Sealing Tips 12

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FRACTION, DECIMAL AND MILLIMETER CONVERSION CHART

Fraction Decimal Millimeter Fraction Decimal Millimeter

(inches) (inches) (mm) (inches) (inches) (mm)
1/64 0.015625 0.3969 33/64 0.515625 13.0969
1/32 0.03125 0.7938 17/32 0.53125 13.4938
3/64 0.046875 1.1906 35/64 0.546875 13.8907
1/16 0.0625 1.5875 9/16 0.5625 14.2876
5/64 0.078125 1.9844 37/64 0.578125 14.6844
3/32 0.09375 2.3813 19/32 0.59375 15.0813
7/64 0.109375 2.7781 39/64 0.609375 15.4782
1/8 0.125 3.1750 5/8 0.625 15.8751
9/64 0.140625 3.5719 41/64 0.640625 16.2719
5/32 0.15625 3.9688 21/32 0.65625 16.6688
11/64 0.171875 4.3656 43/64 0.671875 17.0657
3/16 0.1875 4.7625 11/16 0.6875 17.4626
13/64 0.203125 5.1594 45/64 0.703125 17.8594
7/32 2.1875 5.5563 23/32 0.71875 18.2563
15/64 0.234375 5.9531 47/64 0.734375 18.6532
1/4 0.250 6.3500 3/4 0.750 19.0501
17/64 0.265625 6.7469 49/64 0.765625 19.4470
9/32 0.28125 7.1438 25/32 0.78125 19.8438
19/64 0.296875 7.5406 51/64 0.796875 20.2407
5/16 0.3125 7.9375 13/16 0.8125 20.6376
21/64 0.328125 8.3344 53/64 0.828125 21.0345
11/32 0.34375 8.7313 27/32 0.84375 21.4313
23/64 0.359375 9.1282 55/64 0.859375 21.8282
3/8 0.375 9.5250 7/8 0.875 22.2251
25/64 0.390625 9.9219 57/64 0.890625 22.6220
13/32 0.40625 10.3188 29/32 0.90625 23.0188
27/64 0.421875 10.7157 59/64 0.921875 23.4157
7/16 0.4375 11.1125 15/16 0.9375 23.8126
29/64 0.453125 11.5094 61/64 0.963125 24.2095
15/32 0.46875 11.9063 31/32 0.96875 24.6063
31/64 0.484375 12.3032 63/64 0.984375 25.0032
1/2 0.500 12.7001 1 1.000 25.4001

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MEASUREMENT CHART (Metric & Standard)
Linear Measure Metric Equivalents Metric Square Measure
1 centimeter 0.3937 inch 1 sq. centimeter 0.1550 sq. inch
1 inch 2.54 centimeters 1 sq. inch 6.452 sq. centimeters
1 foot 0.3048 meter 1 sq. foot 0.0929 sq. meters
1 meter 39.97 inches 1 sq. meter 1.196 sq. yards
1 meter 1.0936 yards 1 sq. yard 0.8361 sq. meter
1 yard 0.9144 meter 1 hectare 2.47 acres
1 rod 5.029 meters 1 acre 0.4047 hectare
1 kilometer 0.621 mile 1 sq. mile 3,097,600 sq. yards
1 mile 1.609 kilometer 1 sq. kilometer 0.386 sq. miles
Measure of Volume 1 sq. mile 2.59 sq. kilometers
1 cubic centimeter 0.061 cubic inch Pressure
1 cubic inch 16.39 cubic centimeters 1 psi 0.069 bar
1 cubic foot 0.0283 cubic meter 1 bar 14.50 psi
1 liter 1.0567 quarts liquid 1 psi 27.68 inches of H20
1 quart dry 1.101 liters 1 inch of H20 0.036 psi
1 quart liquid 0.9463 liters 1 psi 2.04 inches of Hg
1 liter 1.0567 quarts 1 inch of Hg 0.491 psi
1 gallon 3.78541 liters 1 Kpa 0.145 psi
1 peck 8.810 liters 1 psi 0.0681 atm
1 hectoliter 2.8375 bushels 1 atm 14.696 psi
Weights 1 psi 0.0703 Kg/sq cm
1 gram 0.03527 ounce 1 Kg/sq cm 14.22 psi
1 ounce 28.35 grams Long Measure
1 kilogram 2.2046 pounds 12 inches 1 foot
1 pound 0.4536 kilogram 3 feet 1 yard
1 metric ton .98421 English ton 16.5 feet 1 rod
1 English ton 1.016 metric tons 40 rods 1 furlong
Cubic Measure 8 furlongs 1 statue mile
1,728 cubic inches 1 cubic foot 3 land miles 1 league
27 cubic feet 1 cubic yard Imperial Liquid Measure
128 cubic feet 1 cord (wood) 1 US gallon 0.833 Imperial gallon
2,150.42 cubic inches 1 standard bu. 1 US gallon 3.785 liters
231 cubic inches 1 U.S. standard gal. 1 Imperial gallon 1.201 US gallons
Mariner’s Measure 1 Imperial gallon 4.546 liters
6 feet 1 fathom 1 Imperial gallon 0.264 US gallon
120 fathoms 1 cable length Liquid Measure
5,280 feet 1 statue mile 4 gills 1 pint
6,076.11 feet 1 nautical mile 2 pints 1 quart
Dry Measure 4 quarts 1 gallon
2 pints 1 quart 42 gallons 1 barrel
8 quarts 1 peck
4 pecks 1 bushel

TEMPERATURE CONVERSIONS
*** *** ***
To convert Fahrenheit degrees To convert Celsius degrees into The freezing point of water is
into Celsius, subtract 32, multiply Fahrenheit, multiply by 9, divide 32°F, 0°C. The boiling point of
by 5, and divide by 9. by 5, and add 32. water is 212°F, 100°C.
*** *** ***
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Key: STANDARD (ANSI B16.5) FLANGE DIMENSION CHART
Bolt Circle Diameter
Number of Bolt Holes x Hole Diameter 1 Inch = 25.4 mm
Flange Outside Diameter 1mm = 0.03937 Inches

Nom. Pipe 150 lb. 300 lb. 600 lb. Nom. Pipe 150 lb. 300 lb. 600 lb.
Diameter Diameter
inches/mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inches/mm inch mm inch mm inch mm

2-3/8 60 2-5/8 67 2-5/8 67 9-1/2 241 10-5/8 270 11-1/2 292

1/2 4x5/8 4x16 4x5/8 4x16 4x5/8 4x16 6 8x7/8 8x22 12x7/8 12x22 12x1-1/8 12x29
3-1/2 89 3-3/4 95 3-3/4 95 11 279 12-1/2 318 14 356

2-3/4 70 3-1/4 83 3-1/4 83 11-3/4 298 13 330 13-3/4 349

3/4 4x5/8 4x16 4x3/4 4x19 4x3/4 4x19 8 8x7/8 8x22 12x1 12x25 12x1-1/4 12x32
3-7/8 98 4-5/8 117 4-5/8 117 13-1/2 343 15 381 16-1/2 419

3-1/8 79 3-1/2 89 3-1/2 89 14-1/4 362 15-1/4 387 17 432

1 4x5/8 4x16 4x3/4 4x19 4x3/4 4x19 10 12x1 12x25 16x1-1/8 16x29 16x1-3/8 16x35
4-1/4 108 4-7/8 124 4-7/8 124 16 406 17-1/2 445 20 508

3-1/2 89 3-7/8 98 3-7/8 98 17 432 17-3/4 451 19-1/4 489

1-1/4 4x5/8 4x16 4x3/4 4x19 4x3/4 4x19 12 12x1 12x25 16x1-1/4 16x32 20x1-3/8 20x35
4-5/8 117 5-1/4 133 5-1/4 133 19 483 20-1/2 521 22 559

3-7/8 98 4-1/2 114 4-1/2 114 18-3/4 476 20-1/4 514 20-3/4 527
1-1/2 4x5/8 4x16 4x7/8 4x22 4x7/8 4x22 14 12x1-1/8 12x29 20x1-1/4 20x32 20x1-1/2 20x38
5 127 6-1/8 156 6-1/8 156 21 533 23 584 23-3/4 603

4-3/4 121 5 127 5 127 21-1/4 540 22-1/2 572 23-3/4 603
2 4x3/4 4x19 8x3/4 8x19 8x3/4 4x19 16 16x29 20x1-3/8 20x35 20x1-5/8 20x41
16x1-1/8
6 152 6-1/2 165 6-1/2 165 23-1/2 597 25-1/2 648 27 686

5-1/2 140 5-7/8 149 5-7/8 149 22-3/4 578 24-3/4 629 25-3/4 654
2-1/2 4x3/4 4x19 8x7/8 8x22 8x7/8 8x22 18 16x1-1/4 16x32 24x1-3/8 24x35 20x1-3/4 24x44
7 178 7-1/2 191 7-1/2 191 25 635 28 711 29-1/4 743

6 152 6-5/8 168 6-5/8 168 25 635 27 686 28-1/2 724

3 4x3/4 4x19 8x7/8 8x22 8x7/8 8x22 20 20x32 24x1-3/8 24x35 24x1-3/4 24x44
20x1-1/4
7-1/2 191 8-1/4 210 8-1/4 210 27-1/2 699 30-1/2 775 32 813

7 178 7-1/4 184 7-1/4 184 29-1/2 749 32 813 33 838

3-1/2 8x3/4 8x19 8x7/8 8x22 8x1 8x25 24 20x1-3/8 20x35 24x1-5/8 24x41 24x2 24x51
8-1/2 216 9 229 9 229 32 813 36 914 37 940

7-1/2 191 7-7/8 200 8-1/2 216 36 914 39-1/4 997 40-1/2 1029
4 8x3/4 8x19 8x7/8 8x22 8x1 8x25 30 28x35 28x1-7/8 28x48 28x2-1/8 28x54
28x1-3/8
9 229 10 254 10-3/4 273 38-3/4 984 43 1092 44-1/2 1130

8-1/2 216 9-1/4 235 10-1/2 267 42-3/4 1086 46 1168 47 1194
5 8x7/8 8x22 8x7/8 8x22 8x1-1/8 8x29 36 32x41
32x1-5/8 32x2-1/8 32x54 28x2-5/8 28x67
10 254 11 279 13 330 46 1168 50 1270 51-3/4 1314

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Key: METRIC FLANGE DIMENSION CHART
Bolt Circle Diameter
Number of Bolt Holes x Hole Diameter 1 Inch = 25.4 mm
Flange Outside Diameter 1mm = 0.03937 Inches
Nom. DIN DIN DIN DIN DIN JIS JIS JIS JIS JIS
Pipe
Dia. mm PN6 PN10 PN16 PN25 PN40 5K 10K 16K 20K 40K
50 60 60 60 60 55 65 65 65 75
10 4x11 4x14 4x14 4x14 4x14 4x12 4x15 4x15 4x15 4x19
75 90 90 90 90 75 90 90 90 110
55 65 65 65 65 60 70 70 70 80
15 4x11 4x14 4x14 4x14 4x14 4x12 4x15 4x15 4x15 4x19
80 95 95 95 95 80 95 95 95 115
65 75 75 75 75 65 75 75 75 85
20 4x11 4x14 4x14 4x14 4x14 4x12 4x15 4x15 4x15 4x19
90 105 105 105 105 85 100 100 100 120
75 85 85 85 85 75 90 90 90 95
25 4x11 4x14 4x14 4x14 4x14 4x12 4x19 4x19 4x19 4x19
100 115 115 115 115 95 125 125 125 130
90 100 100 100 100 90 100 100 100 105
32 4x14 4x18 4x18 4x18 4x18 4x15 4x19 4x19 4x19 4x19
120 140 140 140 140 115 135 135 135 140
100 110 110 110 110 95 105 105 105 120
40 4x14 4x18 4x18 4x18 4x18 4x15 4x19 4x19 4x19 4x23
130 150 150 150 150 120 140 140 140 160
110 125 125 125 125 105 120 120 120 130
50 4x14 4x18 4x18 4x18 4x18 4x15 4x19 8x19 8x19 8x19
140 165 165 165 165 130 155 155 155 165
130 145 145 145 145 130 140 140 140 160
65 4x14 4x18 4x18 8x18 8x18 4x15 4x19 8x19 8x19 8x23
160 185 185 185 185 155 175 175 175 200
150 160 160 160 160 145 150 160 160 170
80 4x18 8x18 8x18 8x18 8x18 4x19 8x19 8x23 8x23 8x23
190 200 200 200 200 180 185 200 200 210
170 180 180 190 190 165 175 185 185 205
100 4x18 8x18 8x18 8x22 8x22 8x19 8x19 8x23 8x23 8x25
210 220 220 235 235 200 210 225 225 250
200 210 210 220 220 200 210 225 225 250
125 8x18 8x18 8x18 8x26 8x26 8x19 8x23 8x25 8x25 8x27
240 250 250 270 270 235 250 270 270 300
225 240 240 250 250 230 240 260 260 295
150 8x18 8x22 8x22 8x26 8x26 8x19 8x23 12x25 12x25 12x33
265 285 285 300 300 265 280 305 305 355
270 270 280 295 260 265
175 -- 8x22 8x22 12x26 12x30 8x23 12x23 -- -- --
315 315 330 350 300 305
280 295 295 310 320 280 290 305 305 345
200 8x18 8x22 12x22 12x26 12x30 8x23 12x23 12x25 12x25 12x33
320 340 340 360 375 320 330 350 350 405
335 350 355 370 385 345 355 380 380 410
250 12x18 12x22 12x26 12x30 12x33 12x23 12x25 12x27 12x27 12x33
375 395 405 425 450 385 400 430 430 475
395 400 410 430 450 390 400 430 430 470
300 12x22 12x22 12x26 16x30 16x33 12x23 16x25 16x27 16x27 16x39
440 445 460 485 515 430 445 480 480 540
445 460 470 490 510 435 445 480 480 515
350 12x22 16x22 16x26 16x33 16x36 12x25 16x25 16x33 16x33 16x39
490 505 520 555 580 480 490 540 540 585
495 515 525 550 585 495 510 540 540 570
400 16x22 16x26 16x30 16x36 16x39 16x25 16x27 16x33 16x33 16x39
540 565 580 620 660 540 560 605 605 645

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Dimensions of Tank Truck Flanges - TTMA Drilling

Nominal Pipe Flange Bolt Circle Number of Diameter of Diameter of

Thickness
Size OD Diameter Bolts Hole Bolts
3” 5-5/8” 3/8” 4-7/8” 8 7/16” 3/8”

4” 6-5/8” 3/8” 5-7/8” 8 7/16” 3/8”

6” 8-7/8” 3/8” 8-1/8” 8 7/16” 3/8”

Bolt Tightening Sequence for Flanges - Use appropriate gasket and bolts.

4 Bolt Pattern
8 Bolt Pattern
12 Bolt Pattern

Water Discharge Table

Flow of water through 100 foot of straight smooth bore hose, Gallons/Minute (GPM)
This table is intended for general reference and general applicability only, and should not be relied upon as the
sole or precise source of information available with respect to the subject covered. The user should also refer
to and follow the manufacturer’s specific instructions and recommendations with regard to such information,
where they exist.

PSI at Nominal Hose ID - Inches

Hose
Inlet 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” 2-1/2” 3” 4” 6”

20 26 47 76 161 290 468 997 2895

30 32 58 94 200 360 582 1240 3603
40 38 68 110 234 421 680 1449 4209
50 43 77 124 264 475 767 1635 4748
60 47 85 137 291 524 846 1804 5239
75 53 95 154 329 591 955 2035 5910
100 62 112 180 384 690 1115 2377 6904
125 70 126 203 433 779 1258 2681 7788
150 77 139 224 478 859 1388 2958 8593
200 90 162 262 558 1004 1621 3455 10038

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TEMPERATURE CONVERSION TABLES
** Note - The numbers in “Bold” face (middle #’s) refer to the temperatures either in degrees Centigrade or Fahrenheit,
which it is desired to convert into the other scale. For example, to convert 40°F to °C, the column at left shows 4.4°C.
For conversions not covered in the table, use the following formulas: °F=1.8°C+32; °C=(°F-32)/1.8.
°C °F °C °F °C °F °C °F °C °F
-17.8 0 32 13.3 56 132.8 44.4 112 233.6 75.6 168 334.4 106.7 224 435.2
-17.2 1 33.8 13.9 57 134.6 45 113 235.4 76.1 169 336.2 107.2 225 437
-16.7 2 35.6 14.4 58 136.4 45.6 114 237.2 76.7 170 338 107.8 226 438.8
-16.1 3 37.4 15 59 138.2 46.1 115 239 77.2 171 339.8 108.3 227 440.6
-15.6 4 39.2 15.6 60 140 46.7 116 240.8 77.8 172 341.6 108.9 228 442.4
-15 5 41 16.1 61 141.8 47.2 117 242.6 78.3 173 343.4 109.4 229 444.2
-14.4 6 42.8 16.7 62 143.6 47.8 118 244.4 78.9 174 345.2 110 230 446
-13.9 7 44.6 17.2 63 145.4 48.3 119 246.2 79.4 175 347 110.6 231 447.8
-13.3 8 46.4 17.8 64 147.2 48.9 120 248 80 176 348.8 111.1 232 449.6
-12.8 9 48.2 18.3 65 149 49.4 121 249.8 80.6 177 350.6 111.7 233 451.1
-12.2 10 50 18.9 66 150.8 50 122 251.6 81.1 178 352.4 112.2 234 453.2
-11.7 11 51.8 19.4 67 152.6 50.6 123 253.4 81.7 179 354.2 112.8 235 455
-11.1 12 53.6 20 68 154.4 51.1 124 255.2 82.2 180 356 113.3 236 456.8
-10.6 13 55.4 20.6 69 156.2 51.7 125 257 82.8 181 357.8 113.9 237 458.6
-10 14 57.2 21.1 70 158 52.2 126 258.8 83.3 182 359.6 114.4 238 460.4
-9.4 15 59 21.7 71 159.8 52.8 127 260.6 83.9 183 361.4 115 239 462.2
-8.9 16 60.8 22.2 72 161.6 53.3 128 262.4 84.4 184 363.2 115.6 240 464
-8.3 17 62.6 22.8 73 163.4 53.9 129 264.2 85 185 365 116.1 241 465.8
-7.8 18 64.4 23.3 74 165.2 54.4 130 266 85.6 186 366.8 116.7 242 467.6
-7.2 19 66.2 23.9 75 167 55 131 267.8 86.1 187 368.6 117.2 243 469.4
-6.7 20 68 24.4 76 168.8 55.6 132 269.6 86.7 188 370.4 117.8 244 471.2
-6.1 21 69.8 25 77 170.6 56.1 133 271.4 87.2 189 372.2 118.3 245 473
-5.6 22 71.6 25.6 78 172.4 56.7 134 273.2 87.8 190 374 118.9 246 474.8
-5 23 73.4 26.1 79 174.2 57.2 135 275 88.3 191 375.8 119.4 247 476.6
-4.4 24 75.2 26.7 80 176 57.8 136 276.8 88.9 192 377.6 120 248 478.4
-3.9 25 77 27.2 81 177.8 58.3 137 278.6 89.4 193 379.4 120.6 249 480.2
-3.3 26 78.8 27.8 82 179.6 58.9 138 280.4 90 194 381.2 121 250 482
-2.8 27 80.6 28.3 83 181.4 59.4 139 282.2 90.6 195 383 127 260 500
-2.2 28 82.4 28.9 84 183.2 60 140 284 91.1 196 384.8 132 270 518
-1.7 29 84.2 29.4 85 185 60.6 141 285.8 91.7 197 386.6 138 280 536
-1.1 30 86 30 86 186.8 61.1 142 287.6 92.2 198 388.4 143 290 554
-0.6 31 87.8 30.6 87 188.6 61.7 143 289.4 92.8 199 390.2 149 300 572
0 32 89.6 31.1 88 190.4 62.2 144 291.2 93.3 200 392 154 310 590
0.6 33 91.4 31.7 89 192.2 62.8 145 293 93.9 201 393.8 160 320 608
1.1 34 93.2 32.2 90 194 63.3 146 294.8 94.4 202 395.6 166 330 626
1.7 35 95 32.8 91 195.8 63.9 147 296.6 95 203 397.4 171 340 644
2.2 36 96.8 33.3 92 197.6 64.4 148 298.4 95.6 204 399.2 177 350 662
2.8 37 98.6 33.9 93 199.4 65 149 300.2 96.1 205 401 182 360 680
3.3 38 100.4 34.4 94 201.2 65.6 150 302 96.7 206 402.8 188 370 698
3.9 39 102.2 35 95 203 66.1 151 303.8 97.2 207 404.6 193 380 716
4.4 40 104 35.6 96 204.8 66.7 152 305.6 97.8 208 406.4 199 390 734
5 41 105.8 36.1 97 206.6 67.2 153 307.4 98.3 209 408.2 204 400 752
5.6 42 107.6 36.7 98 208.4 67.8 154 309.2 98.9 210 410 210 410 770
6.1 43 109.4 37.2 99 210.2 68.3 155 311 99.4 211 411.8 216 420 788
6.7 44 111.2 37.8 100 212 68.9 156 312.8 100 212 413.6 221 430 806
7.2 45 113 38.3 101 213.8 69.4 157 314.6 100.6 213 415.4 227 440 824
7.8 46 114.8 38.9 102 215.6 70 158 316.4 101.1 214 417.2 232 450 842
8.3 47 116.6 39.4 103 217.4 70.6 159 318.2 101.7 215 419 238 460 860
8.9 48 118.4 40 104 219.2 71.7 160 320 102.2 216 420.8 243 470 878
9.4 49 120.2 40.6 105 221 71.6 161 321.8 102.8 217 422.6 249 480 896
10 50 122 41.1 106 222.8 72.2 162 323.6 103.3 218 424.4 254 490 914
10.6 51 123.8 41.7 107 224.6 72.8 163 325.4 103.9 219 426.2 260 500 932
11.1 52 125.6 42.2 108 226.4 73.3 164 327.2 104.4 220 428 266 510 950
11.7 53 127.4 42.8 109 228.2 73.9 165 329 105 221 429.8 271 520 968
12.2 54 129.2 43.3 110 230 74.4 166 330.8 105.6 222 431.6 277 530 986
12.8 55 131 43.9 111 231.8 75 167 332.6 106.1 223 433.4 282 540 1004

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PRESSURE CONVERSION TABLES

Temperature equivalents of saturated steam at sea level.

Gauge Pressure Approximate Temperature Gauge Pressure Approximate Temperature

P.S.I. Kg/cm2 °C °F P.S.I. Kg/cm2 °C °F

0 0.00 100 212 68 4.78 157 314

5 0.35 109 227 70 4.92 158 316

10 0.70 115 239 75 5.27 160 320

15 1.06 121 250 80 5.62 162 324

20 1.41 125 258 85 5.98 164 327

22 1.55 127 261 95 6.33 166 330

24 1.69 129 265 100 6.68 168 334

26 1.83 131 268 105 7.03 170 337

28 1.97 133 271 110 7.38 172 340

30 2.11 134 274 115 7.73 173 344

32 2.25 136 277 120 8.09 176 347

34 2.39 138 280 125 8.49 177 350

36 2.53 139 282 130 8.70 178 352

38 2.67 140 285 135 9.19 180 356

40 2.81 141 287 140 9.49 181 358

42 2.95 143 290 145 9.84 183 361

44 3.09 144 292 150 10.55 184 363

46 3.23 145 294 155 10.90 186 366

48 3.37 147 296 160 11.25 187 368

50 3.51 148 298 165 11.60 188 370

52 3.66 149 300 170 11.95 190 376

54 3.80 150 302 175 12.30 191 378

56 3.94 151 304 180 12.65 192 380

58 4.08 152 305 185 13.01 193 381

60 4.22 153 307 190 13.36 194 384

62 4.36 154 311 195 13.71 196 387

64 4.50 155 312 200 14.06 197 388

66 4.64 156 313

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Identifying Threads
It is important to identify the threads required before ordering couplings.

Identifying threads can sometimes be the most difficult and frustrating part of coupling selection. However,
without the right combination of threads, you may not provide a functional or safe connection.

The diameters, threads per inch (TPI) and thread pitch, etc. is necessary to completely identify a thread. Ring,
Plug and GO/NOGO gauges are required to accurately gauge or identify threads. In the field, in the absence of
these gauges, thread leaf gauges can be used to identify the Threads Per Inch (TPI) and the thread pitch. On
threads you have determined to be straight threads, a caliper can be used to measure the Outside Diameter of
the Male (ODM) or the Inside Diameter of the Female (IDF). A caliper can also be used to take measurements
of tapered thread diameters. However, these are more difficult to define because of the taper. Fortunately, there
are few tapered threads to deal with and these can usually be identified from the nominal ODM and the TPI.

However, identifying the thread may not fully identify what is needed in a mating fitting. The application is the
primary limiting factor on the thread type used. Dixon offers products with a wide variety of threads used with
hose, pipe and hydraulics.

When attempting to choose a fitting, it is always advisable to first identify the tread to which it must connect.
This may entail checking with a fitting or equipment manufacturer.

The fire hose thread specifications for some local municipal fire equipment and hydrants may vary according to
local specifications. Contacting the local fire department responsible for the hydrant can generally most easily
identify these.
The most common thread used on fire equipment is National Standard Thread (NST), also known as National
Hose thread (NH).

When it is not possible to identity the thread:

1) Determine the number of threads per inch by measuring the distance from
peak of thread to peak of thread across the largest number of whole threads.
Then divide the number of threads by the measurement
(This will provide the TPI)
2) Check to see if the thread is straight of tapered.
a) Straight Threads
Measure the Outside Diameter of the Male (ODM) or the Inside Diameter of
the Female (IDF), from peak of thread to peak of thread.
b) Tapered Threads
Measure the Outside Diameter of the Male (ODM) at the large end and the
small end, or the Inside Diameter of the Female (IDF) at the large end and the
small end, from peak of thread to peak of thread. Then measure the Outside
Diameter (OD) of the unthreaded pipe.

Once the application and these two pieces of information have been determined, the thread can generally be
determined. When in doubt, contact the factory.
Straight Thread Tapered Thread

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THREAD DIMENSIONS
Nominal Dimensions of Standard Threads
ODM - Outside Diameter of the Male IDF- Inside Diameter of the Female TPI - Threads Per Inch
Tapered
Straight Threads
Threads
NPT BSPT NPSH NPSM NST (NH) BSPP
Nom.
Pipe ODM IDF ODM IDF ODM IDF ODM IDF
Pipe TPI TPI TPI TPI TPI TPI
O.D. (max) (min) (max) (min) (max) (min) (max) (min)
Dia.

1/8” 0.405 27 28 27 0.397 0.358 0.383 0.337

1/4” 0.504 18 19 18 0.526 0.468 0.516 0.450

3/8” 0.675 18 19 18 0.662 0.603 0.656 0.588

1/2” 0.840 14 14 14 0.825 0.740 14 0.747 0.825 0.733

3/4” 1.050 14 14 14 1.035 0.950 14 1.034 0.958 8 1.375 1.225 1.041 0.950

1” 1.315 11.5 11 11.5 1.295 1.192 11.5 1.293 1.201 8 1.375 1.225 11 1.309 1.193

1-1/4” 1.660 11.5 11 11.5 1.640 1.537 11.5 1.638 1.546 1.650 1.534

1-1/2” 1.900 11.5 11 11.5 1.295 1.778 11.5 1.887 1.785 9 1.990 1.858 1.882 1.766

2” 2.375 11.5 11 11.5 2.353 2.250 11.5 2.351 2.259 11 2.347 2.231

2-1/2” 2.875 8 11 8 2.843 2.693 8 2.841 2.708 7.5 3.066 2.910 11 2.960 2.844

3” 3.500 8 11 8 3.467 3.334 6 3.623 3.531 11 3.460 3.344

4” 4.500 8 11 8 4.466 4.333 4 5.010 4.711 4.450 4.334

4-1/2” 4 5.760 5.461 11

5” 5.563 8 11 8 5.528 5.395 4 6.260 5.960 11 5.450 5.359

6” 6.625 8 11 8 6.585 6.452 4 7.025 6.725 6.450 6.359

Normal Engagement Length of NPT Thread in Inches “A”

* Dimensions shown do not allow for variations in tapping or threading.
Thread Thread
“A” “A”
Size Size
1/8” 1/4” 2-1/2” 15/16”
1/4” 3/8” 3” 1”
3/8” 3/8” 4” 1-1/8”
1/2” 1/2” 5” 1-1/4”
3/4” 9/16” 6” 1-5/16”
1” 11/16” 8” 1-7/16”
1-1/4” 11/16” 10” 1-5/8”
1-1/2” 11/16” 12” 1-3/4”
2” 3/4”
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THREAD INFORMATION
Abbreviation System Name
BSPP British Standard Pipe Parallel
BSPTr British Standard Pipe Taper
American Standard Fire Hose
Thread (1” National Hose Thread
CHT
is Chemical Hose Thread, also
known as Booster Hose Thread)
GHT Garden Hose Thread
IPS Iron Pipe Straight Thread
IPT Iron Pipe Thread
JIC Joint Industrial Committee
American Standard Fire Hose
NH or NST Coupling Thread (National Hose
aka National Standard Thread)
American Standard Taper Pipe
NPT Thread
(National Pipe Tapered)
American Standard Taper Pipe
NPTF Fuel Dryseal Thread (National
Pipe Tapered) (Dryseal)
American Standard Straight Pipe Female NPSH with Male NPSH
NPSH for Hose Couplings (National Pipe Female NPSH with Male NPT
Straight Hose)
American Standard Straight
NPSM Mechanical Joints (National Pipe
Straight Mechanical)
SIPT Straight Iron Pipe Thread
TIPT Tapered Iron Pipe Thread
NYC NYC Fire Department
Chicago Chicago Fire Department
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Compatibility Seal Method
Male BSPP with Female BSPP Washer
Female BSPP with Male BSPP Washer
Female BSPP with Male BSPTr Washer
Male BSPTr with Female BSPTr Thread
Male BSPTr with Female BSPP Washer
Female BSPTr with Male BSPTr Thread
Female BSPTr not compatible with Male BSPP
1” Male NH/NST with 1” Female NH/NST Washer
1” Female NH (NST) with 1” Male NH (NST) Washer
1” Thread is used on both 3/4” hose and 1” hose
Not compatible with other systems
Male GHT with Female GHT Washer
Female GHT with Male GHT Washer
Thread is the same for all size hose
Not compatible with other systems
Generic Name for Straight Pipe Thread Washer
See NPSH for compatibility
Generic Name for All Pipe Thread
More information required
Used with other mating JIC threads Mechanical
Washer
Washer
Male NPT with Female NPT Thread
Male NPT with Female NPTF Thread
Male NPT with Female NPSM Washer
Male NPT with Male NPSH Washer
Female NPT with Male NPT Thread
Female NPT with Male NPTF Thread
Female NPT not compatible with Male NPSM or
Male NPSH
Thread
Male NPTF with Female NPTF
Thread
Male NPTF with Female NPT
Washer
Male NPTF with Female NPSM
Washer
Male NPTF with Female NPSH
Thread
Female NPTF with Male NPTF
Thread
Female NPTF with Male NPT
Not compatible
Female NPTF with Male NPSM or NPSH
Note: NPTF with NPTF threads do not require
sealant for initial use; after that, requires sealant
Male NPSH with Female NPSH Washer
Washer
Washer
Female NPSH with Male NPTF Washer
Female NPSH with Male NPSM Washer
Male NPSM with Female NPSM Seal can be either
Male NPSM with Female NPSH mechanical or
Female NPSM with Male NPSM washer. Mating fit-
Female NPSM with Male NPT tings must be of same
Female NPSM with Male NPTF type
Generic name for Straight Pipe Thread Washer
Generic name for Tapered Pipe Thread Thread
Straight Thread used in New York City Washer
Straight Thread used in Chicago Washer
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Thread Seal Type
• A seal is obtained by applying a
sealant to the male thread before
engaging.
• The sealant is used to prevent
spiral leakage.
• Thread tape or paste is the pre-
ferred sealant in this type of applica-
tion.
Washer Seal Type
• A seal is obtained when the male
thread is tightened down onto the
washer of the female assembly.
• The washer should be inspected
regularly and replaced as needed to
prevent leakage.
Mechanical Seal Type
• A seal is obtained through metal to
metal contact or metal to seal con-
tact.
• The couplings should be retight-
ened as needed to prevent leak-
age.
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Thread Sealing Tips
Sealing N.P.T. threads can be an exasperating experience if certain
techniques are not followed. The following tips will help alleviate
many common problems in thread sealing:
1. Always use some type of sealant (tape or paste) and apply
sealant to male thread only. If using a hydraulic sealant, allow suf-
ficient curing time before system is pressurized.
2. When using tape sealant, wrap the threads in a clockwise
motion starting at the first thread and, as layers are applied, work
towards the imperfect (vanishing) thread. If the system that the con-
nection being made to cannot tolerate foreign matter (i.e. air sys-
tems), leave the first thread exposed and apply the tape sealant as
outlined above.
3. When using paste sealant, apply to threads with a brush, using
the brush to work the sealant into the threads. Apply enough sealant
to fill in all the threads all the way around.
4. When connecting one stainless steel part to another stainless
steel part that will require future disassembly, use a thread sealant
that is designed for stainless steel (see page 490). This stainless
steel thread sealant is also useful when connection aluminum to
aluminum that needs to be disconnected in the future. These two
materials gall easily, and if the correct sealant is not used, it can be
next to impossible to disassemble.
5. When connecting parts made of dissimilar metals (i.e. steel and
aluminum), standard tape or paste sealant per forms satisfactory.
6. For sizes 2” and below, tape or paste performs satisfactory.
When using thread tape, four wraps (covering all necessary threads)
are usually sufficient.
7. For sizes 2 1/2” and above, thread paste is recommended. If
thread tape is used, eight wraps (covering all necessary threads)
are usually sufficient. Apply more wraps if necessary.
8. For stubborn to seal threads, apply a normal coating of thread
paste followed by a normal layer of thread tape.
9. For extremely stubborn to seal threads, apply a normal coating
of thread paste followed by a single layer of gauze bandage fol-
lowed by a single layer of gauze bandage followed by a normal layer
of thread tape.
Caution!
When this procedure is done, the connection becomes permanent.
Extreme measures will be necessary to disconnect these compo-
nents. All other measures to deal the threads should be explored
prior to use of this technique.
10. Over-tightening threads can be just as detrimental as insuf-
ficient tightening. For sizes 2” and below, hand tighten the compo-
nents and, with a wrench, tighten 3 full turns. For sizes 2 1/2” and
above, hand tighten the components and, with a wrench, tighten 2
full turns.
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